Who moved my Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson

“Who Moved My Cheese?” is a motivational business fable written by Spencer Johnson. The book is a short parable about change, and how people react to it. The story follows two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two “little people”, Hem and Haw, as they navigate through a maze in search of cheese. The cheese represents the things that people want in life, such as a job, a relationship, or money. The maze represents the challenges that people face in life.

The mice, Sniff and Scurry, are simple creatures who quickly adapt to change when the cheese runs out. Hem and Haw, on the other hand, are more complex creatures who struggle with change. Hem is resistant to change and becomes angry and frustrated when the cheese runs out, while Haw eventually learns to adapt and move on.

Throughout the story, the author uses the characters and their experiences to convey the message that change is inevitable and that the sooner one adapts to it, the better. The book encourages readers to let go of their attachment to things that no longer serve them, and to embrace change and find new opportunities.

The book was published in 1998 and has become a classic self-help book. It has been translated in multiple languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. It is a quick and easy read, with simple and relatable story that resonates with people from all walks of life.

Change Quotes.  Who Moved My Cheese?

• “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude”  ~Oprah Winfrey
• “I guess we resist changing, because we are afraid of change.” ~Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese?
• “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change”  ~Albert Einstein
• “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.”  ~Walt Disney
• “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” ~Socrates
• “What you are afraid of is never as bad as what you imagine. The fear you let build up in your mind is worse than the situation that actually exists.” ~Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese?
• “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”  ~Harriet Tubman
• “It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~Nelson Mandela

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“We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.” ~Max Depree